Teacher - Grades 3-5 - ESE EBD (2026-2027 SY), Walnut Creek Elementary

Henry County Schools•McDonough, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Exceptional Student Education Teacher plans, prepares, and delivers instruction and materials that facilitate active learning for students. The teacher develops, implements, monitors, and reviews each caseload student’s Individual Education Program (IEP) and Individual Learning Plan (ILP), provides specialized instruction based on those plans, and uses assessment and progress data to monitor student achievement. The role includes collaborating with general education teachers and related services staff, supporting families, maintaining required records and lesson plans, and following district, state, and federal special education requirements. The position serves students in grades 3–5 at Walnut Creek Elementary and focuses on ESE EBD.

Requirements

Hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator Certificate, or meet the district’s professional qualifications.
Ability to maintain highly confidential information professionally.
Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.
Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and a strong professional reputation.
Abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
Be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work and be present at the physical worksite.
Perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
Perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
As assigned, meet the unique needs of students with severe disabilities, including lifting, feeding, and toileting, as appropriate.
Properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
Have vision, hearing, written, and verbal communication abilities essential to performing required tasks.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
Demonstrate knowledge of the eligibility process and assist with initiating and completing eligibility and IEP processes.
Develop, implement, monitor, and regularly review the IEP and ILP of each student on the caseload.
Work with parents and guardians in all aspects of their child’s educational program.
Compile, maintain, and submit accurate paperwork within designated timelines.
Collaborate with general education teachers and related services staff to provide special education services that maximize student achievement through established service delivery models.
Maintain lesson plans according to policies and directives.
Deliver research-based specialized instruction according to students’ IEPs and ILPs.
Develop and implement data-driven behavior management strategies, including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), based on student need.
Use formative and summative assessments and collect data on student achievement and progress toward IEP goals and objectives; report progress to parents and guardians regularly.
Ensure students and parents or guardians receive due process procedural safeguards.
Follow district special education policies and procedures and federal regulations and state rules.
Serve as a resource to general education teachers who teach students with disabilities.
Maintain prompt and professional communication with parents.
Participate in district, school, department, and parent meetings.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.